Basic Info
Release: June 10, 2020
Runtime: 54 min
Status: Released
Women of Steel
2020
54 min
Overview
Forty years ago, Wollongong’s Jobs for Women Campaign, with director Robynne Murphy among its leaders, took on Australia’s most powerful company BHP – and won. But when the 1980s steel slump devastated the city’s economy, the women were forced into the courtroom. Their struggle plays out against a background of societal changes: from anti-discrimination legislation, to the shifting roles of women in the home and workforce (particularly complex in Wollongong’s migrant, non-English speaking households). This fascinating account of the largely forgotten history of Australia’s Steel City was crafted over decades with support from local community volunteers and over 500 donors.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- Australia
Spoken Languages
- English en
- Turkish tr
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Cast
Crew
Jan Preston
Music
Mo'Ju
Music
Robynne Murphy
Director
Robynne Murphy
Producer
Phillip Crawford
Cinematography
Shaniece Igano
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